Reconnecting with the Disconnected
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About Reconnecting with the Disconnected
For a young person navigating truancy, a minor offense, or parental concern, the next step can shape what comes next. Reconnecting with the Disconnected offers an 8-week program where at-risk youth receive mentorship, educational workshops, life-skills training, social-emotional learning, and opportunities to contribute to their community. The organization reports 355 total students, including 184 graduates and 50 current students, giving donors a clear way to support young people as they work toward positive choices and hopeful futures.
Reconnecting with the Disconnected gives youth facing juvenile justice challenges or parental concerns a structured 8-week path forward. Alongside mentorship and practical learning, participants connect with peers and take part in local projects, including a Clean Up Initiative connected with Keep El Paso Beautiful.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Structured 8-week youth program
Provides at-risk youth with support, guidance, mentorship, education, and resources to help them make positive life choices.
Educational workshops
Educational sessions are included in the organization's 8-week program.
Mentorship
Mentorship helps youth address challenges and work toward positive change.
Life-skills training
Training focuses on practical life skills, conflict resolution, goal setting, and academic success.
Social-emotional learning skills
Supports life skills, conflict resolution, goal setting, and academic success for positive development.
Community engagement
Youth connect with peers, contribute to local projects, and develop a sense of belonging and purpose.
Clean Up Initiative
A community cleanup initiative connected with Keep El Paso Beautiful.
About this work
Mission
Our mission is to empower young people facing adversity by providing them with the support, skills, and opportunities they need to make positive choices. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where at-risk youth are valued, encouraged, and equipped for lasting change, ensuring every young person has the opportunity for a fresh start and a hopeful future.
Who they serve
At-risk youth who have faced difficulties in the juvenile justice system due to truancy, minor offenses, or parental concern.
Their impact
- The organization reports 355 total students.
- The organization reports 50 current students.
- The organization reports 184 graduates.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Reconnecting with the Disconnected’s services.
At-risk youth facing challenges related to truancy, minor offenses, or parental concern can connect with the organization about its structured 8-week program. The program provides mentorship, education, life-skills training, resources, and community engagement.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Hazel G.: Reconnecting with Disconnected was a good experience for me to get on track with school and myself, and to hold myself accountable
Isis D.: My experience has been great! It’s been educational and fun to meet all these great people!
Saul N.: I like Ms. Recker and the program she runs; it really helps people a lot. I want to be able to help people
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Reconnecting with the Disconnected has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Participate in the Clean Up Initiative connected with Keep El Paso Beautiful.
- Use the Events Calendar to find opportunities to help.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How long is the youth program?
The program lasts 8 weeks, giving participants a structured experience with support, guidance, and opportunities to make positive life choices.
What does the program include?
Participants take part in educational workshops, mentorship, life-skills training, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.
What topics are covered in the life-skills and social-emotional learning activities?
Activities cover conflict resolution, goal setting, academic success, and other practical life skills that support positive development.
What opportunities do participants have for community engagement?
Participants can connect with peers, contribute to local projects, and build a sense of belonging and purpose. The organization also offers a Clean Up Initiative connected with Keep El Paso Beautiful.
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